US Bridges

King Ranch Road over Creek

Fair

Madison County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T 9N R 2E B · Structure no. SA4500000000071

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

King Ranch Road over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying King Ranch Road over Creek in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 49 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesKing Ranch Road
CrossesCreek
LocationSec 23 T 9N R 2E B
RouteCounty Highway 7032
CountyMadison County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.61519, -90.05489
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2015)
Projected traffic375 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$127,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was King Ranch Road over Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is King Ranch Road over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does King Ranch Road over Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is King Ranch Road over Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns King Ranch Road over Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.